Event List

Join us every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects. 

To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, the library is throwing her a tea party. Come dressed up as your favorite Jane Austen character and enter the costume contest for an Austen-related prize.

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

Need to complete or make a last-minute holiday gift? Register for this event and get assistance with your project from one of our Maker Space librarians. 

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best Middle Earth costumes. 

When school is out, come to the library! Kids and teens are invited to create a cute penguin ornament.

Registration will be required for this event.

When school is out, come to the library! Kids and teens are invited to come to the library to create slime.

Registration required.

Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary. 

Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best Middle Earth costumes. 

Join our fellowship on Saturdays this winter as we watch our way through the iconic “The Lord of the Rings” movie series, undertake Tolkien crafts, and show off our best Middle Earth costumes. 

Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.) 

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

The Between the Covers book group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. If you enjoy reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the book group for you. Anyone is welcome.

Discussion books for fall:

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, laser cutters, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software. This club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

Join us for Family Art Night this winter! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.